Topographic Maps of Clinton, Perry Lakes Now Available

LAWRENCE--New maps of Clinton Lake and Perry Lake are now available from the
Kansas Geological Survey, based at the University of Kansas.

The maps don't guarantee successful fishing, but they do pinpoint some of the
places that fish are most likely to be found.

The maps show the topography--or changes in elevation--of the land's surface
around the reservoirs, along with roads, quarries, houses, and other man-made
features. The maps also depict the river channels that existed before the lakes
were built. Those old river channels, which are now under water but generally
still exist as places where water is slightly deeper, often harbor fish and make
good places for fishing.

The new maps show the complete topography of the lake bottom for Clinton Lake, in
Douglas County, and Perry Lake, in Jefferson County.

Each map shows the entire lake and the area surrounding it. Previous topographic
maps generally included only parts of each lake; to produce a topographic map of
an entire lake, customers had to purchase several maps and splice them together.

Using computerized mapping methods, the Survey has done that splicing for
customers. The newly produced maps are drawn at a scale of 1:36,000, so that one
inch on the map equals about 3,000 feet of actual distance. The maps are also
printed on water-resistant paper.

Copies of the maps are available for $15 each, plus $4.00 for postage and
handling, from the Kansas Geological Survey, 1930 Constant Ave., Lawrence, KS
66047, or phone 785-864-3965. Kansas residents should add 6.9% sales tax.